What Will I Do At Orientation?

Several of you are asking me about what you will do at orientation.  The Orientation Advisors put together a quick list of just a few of the things you will do at orientation.  Enjoy!

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Award Winning Academic Advisors!

 At summer orientation, you will meet with an Academic Advisor in your major to assist you in building your schedule. Your Academic Advisor is one of the most important people you will work with during your time at Texas.  The Academic Advisors in the College of Communication are some of the best on campus and in the Nation.  Take a moment and read the press release below about a National award that they recently won.

Office of Student Affairs Named Outstanding Advising Program

AUSTIN, TexasOct. 1, 2010

The College of Communication Office of Student Affairs has been named an "Outstanding Advising Program" by theNational Academic Advising Association (NACADA).

The College of Communication is one of only three institutions in the nation to be recognized Oct. 3 at NACADA annual conference in Orlando, Fla. The NACADA awards program annually recognizes advising programs that document innovative and exemplary practices resulting in improvement of academic advising service.

"I am delighted that the Office of Student Affairs has been recognized by NACADA. We strongly believe that the services and programs we provide are an integral and valuable part of each student's experience in the College of Communication," said Mark Bernstein, associate dean of the College of Communication and associate professor of communication sciences and disorders. "We have designed our philosophy and services to mix the convenience of technology with warm personal interaction, so that our programs are easy to access, enjoyable and effective."

Personalized advising and technology are two of the key tools advisers use to connect students to their major, the college and the university. To build long-term personal relationships, students are assigned one adviser for the duration of their time as undergraduates in the college.

Technology is fundamental to this student-focused advising model. Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter and AIM, and the STudent Appointment Reservation system (STAR) are comfortable and convenient communication channels that put important information to students where they are most comfortable and make it easy to schedule advising appointments.

Since 1983, NACADA has honored individuals and institutions making significant contributions to the improvement of academic advising in higher education. The goal of NACADA is to promote quality academic advising and professional development of its membership to enhance the educational development of students.

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Contact:

Erin Geisler

512-475-8071

Original Press Release

What Do You Want to Know Before Summer Orientation?

You tell us!  We want you to give us some ideas of information that you would like to know before you come to summer orientation or your first semester on campus?  Is there something about the College of Communication or about the student experience that you would like to know?  We will take some of the ideas that you have for topics and use them as future blog posts or videos.  Email topics to:  WelcomeToComm@austin.utexas.edu or comment here if you want!

Did your family sign up for Family Orientation?

Family Orientation happens on the first day of each session of summer orientation.   This is a great opportunity for family to come and see your new home away from home!  If you are interested check out the Family Orientation page to get signed up. 
Family Day Registration Link